"Other guys we're going to look to get multiple innings and stretch out [during camp] will be Brandon Workman for one, we've got Allen Webster, De La Rosa, [Drake] Britton," said manager John Farrell. "And then the other three young guys we have, Owens, Ranaudo and Barnes, we've got a good core group or good young group of what we feel are strong prospects. They're long on talent and they're short on experience. We feel confident with the talent that's here."

The one thing Dempster's departure does create for the Red Sox is some payroll space. He was due to make $13.25 million in 2014, meaning Boston might have more flexibility to re-sign shortstop Stephen Drew, who remains a free agent.

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